- 7 days on 7 days off
- Plans flight assignments and obtains briefing information regarding purpose of the flight, weather, operating procedures and special instructions.
- Conducts a start of shift briefing with the assigned medical, communications and ground personnel.
- Ensures that the aircraft is prepared pre-flight per the General Operating Manual; is inspected, loaded, equipped, fueled and staffed for a flight assignment.
- Supervises and assists loading and distribution of cargo and passengers and determines that weight and balance is within prescribed limitations per the utilized method of aircraft weight and balance or the approved rotorcraft flight manual.
- Ensures cargo is properly secured and emergency equipment are aboard.
- Files, activates and closes the flight plans.
- Ensures proper completion of flight logs, records and maintenance forms.
- Checks aircraft discrepancy log prior to flight to ensure all discrepancies have been corrected or properly deferred prior to a flight assignment.
- Logs all mechanical discrepancies as they occur and informs maintenance personnel.
- Notifies the Life Flight Communications Center of the service status of the aircraft.
- Participates in post-flight debriefings.
- Keeps navigation charts current and up to date.
- Maintains proficiency as Pilot-in-Command and proficiency in SPIFR operations.
•Certifications and Licenses: FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
- FAA commercial pilot with an instrument rating
- 2000hrs. total time or 1500hrs total time with ATP rating
- 1500hrs. Helicopter time
- 1000hrs. Pilot in Command time
- 75hrs of actual or simulated instrument time at least 50hrs of which were in actual flight
- 500 hours Cross Country
- 100 hours of night flight time
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
- Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
- Competitive 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
- PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast
- My Health Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
- Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
